Isaac Sichone
Supply Chain Management
Lusaka
Summary
An accomplished Supply Chain Manager with extensive experience in overseeing regional operations and providing strategic leadership in supply chain management (SCM). Currently serving as the CRS Southern Africa Rotating Regional Specialist for SCM on assignment and current Supply Chain Manager in operations at CRS Zambia. Isaac reports to the Heads of Operation for CRS Zambia, Malawi, and Mozambique Country Programs, as well as the Southern Africa Regional Office (SARO) Technical Advisors for SCM. With a keen focus on optimizing procurement processes, streamlining logistics coordination, and refining administrative procedures, Isaac collaborates seamlessly with SCM and Finance staff to ensure efficient operations. His strategic approach involves identifying gaps in supply chain processes and providing recommendations for enhancements to Heads of Operations. Isaac excels in driving initiatives to strengthen Procurement, Inventory management and Warehousing, fleet and logistics and Administration to enforce compliance with standards, and foster strong stakeholder relationships. His dedication to high-quality support services and precise tracking of product quantities ensures optimal support service delivery and comprehensive success in program implementation. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
SARO Rotating Specialist for SCM - Assignment
Catholic Relief Services (CRS Zambia)
2024.01 - Current
- Provide strategic leadership in supply chain management for CRS Zambia and other Southern Africa Country Programs
- Collaborate with Heads of Operations and SARO Technical Advisors to optimize procurement processes and streamline logistics coordination
- Identify and address gaps in supply chain processes to enhance operational efficiency
- Drive initiatives to strengthen inventory management and enforce compliance with standards
- Foster strong stakeholder relationships to ensure optimal support service delivery.
Supply Chain Manager
Zambia Country Program Operations
Strengthening SCM practices in the specified countries. This support focusses on collaboration between SCM and Finance staff, with Program Leads, to optimize procurement processes, streamline logistics coordination, and refine various administrative procedures. This strategic approach also aims to enhance inventory management, compliance with standards, and maintain robust stakeholder relationships. Therewith ensuring optimal support service delivery and overall program implementation success.ac
Senior Supply Chain Management Advisor
EpiC3-90 Project, Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
- Provided management, guidance, and technical oversight of logistics and supply chain of health commodities
- Managed logistical infrastructure, storage facilities, and distribution of resources and commodities
- Anticipated and managed supply chain needs and challenges led forecasting and quantification processes and provided mentorship to build capacity in logistics management.
Senior Health Supply Chain Specialist & Senior Strategic Information Officer
CDC CHAZ Aids Relief Transition Project
2017.03 - 2017.11
- Participated in national forecasting and quantification review meetings and tracked inventory and monitored pharmaceuticals and other health supplies
- Built capacity in local partner treatment facility health personnel in logistics management and rational drug use
- Conducted training of partners, participated in national forecasting and quantification review meetings, and tracked inventory.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA)_ - Candidate
University of Lusaka
Zambia 2022.06 - 2024.08
Master of Science - Procurement, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management
University of Lusaka
Zambia 2018.01 - 2019.04
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
University of Zambia
Zambia 2010.01 - 2013.04
Skills
Supply Chain Management
undefinedAccomplishments
- Led the successful deployment of Insight project in two countries within the Asia region, ensuring smooth implementation and operational efficiency.
- Provided critical support for all Asia region countries in supply chain management, contributing to enhanced SCM practices and operational effectiveness.
- Stepped in as Procurement Manager in Malawi during an urgent procurement need and executed tasks flawlessly.
- Successfully rolled out Insight within the Zambia Country Program, showcasing adeptness in project management and delivery.
- Provided critical support for Mozambique's 2023 end-of-year physical inventory count, ensuring compliance with policy requirements, and maintaining accurate inventory records.
Affiliations
- Zambia Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport
- Zambia Institute of Purchasing and Supply
- Pharmaceutical Society of Zambia
- Health Professions Council of Zambia
References
Kambeu Chipimo
Head of Operations |Catholic Relief Services, Zambia
Plot No: 377 A/43/C/2 Ibex Hill Road, Lusaka | P.O. Box 38086
+260 97 7740 188| crs.org
John R Munthali
Head of Operations |Catholic Relief Services Mozambique
Rua da Resistencia 1175, Maputo, Mozambique
+258 877010994| crs.org|crsespanol.org
Medrick Chiputa
Human Resource Manager, Global People Resources| Catholic Relief Services, Zambia
Plot No: 377 A/43/C/2 Ibex Hill Road, Lusaka | P.O. Box 38086
+260 965880956| crs.org
Timeline
SARO Rotating Specialist for SCM - Assignment
Catholic Relief Services (CRS Zambia)
2024.01 - Current
Master of Business Administration (MBA)_ - Candidate
University of Lusaka
2022.06 - 2024.08
Master of Science - Procurement, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management
University of Lusaka
2018.01 - 2019.04
Senior Health Supply Chain Specialist & Senior Strategic Information Officer
CDC CHAZ Aids Relief Transition Project
2017.03 - 2017.11
Bachelor of Pharmacy -
University of Zambia
2010.01 - 2013.04
Supply Chain Manager
Zambia Country Program Operations
Senior Supply Chain Management Advisor
EpiC3-90 Project, Catholic Relief Services (CRS)
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